UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council passed on Monday (June 10) afternoon a US resolution that welcomes a cease-fire proposal announced by President Joe Biden that the United States say
United Nations Security Council members votes to adopt a US-drafted resolution supporting a ceasefire plan in Gaza UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council passed on Monday afternoon a US resolution that welcomes a cease-fire proposal announced by President Joe Biden that theOut of the 15 members, Russia abstained from the vote, while the remaining 14 council members voted in favour. The US had finalized its text on Sunday after six days of negotiations among council members.
The Palestinian presidential spokesperson Nabil Abu Rudeineh said on Monday that the presidency is with any resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and preserves Palestinian land unity.The conflict was sparked by Hamas’ Oct 7 attack in Israel that killed about 1,200 people, mainly Israeli civilians, and saw some 250 others taken hostage. About 120 hostages remain, with 43 pronounced dead.
The resolution underscores “the importance of the ongoing diplomatic efforts by Egypt, Qatar and the United States aimed at reaching a comprehensive cease-fire consisting of three phases.” In phase two, the draft resolution says that with the agreement of Israel and Hamas, “a permanent end to hostilities, in exchange for the release of all other hostages still in Gaza, and a full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza” will take place.
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